NWS Wilmington NCGL.A 0008October 15, 2026
Gale Watch: Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC ou
The National Weather Service office in Wilmington issued a gale watch for Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 NM and 3 more, in force until 6:00 a.m. local time on October 19. It was the 8th gale watch the NWS office in Wilmington issued in 2026.
Watch
In force for 2 days
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Wilmington NC
- Area
- Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 NM and 3 more
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 2:16 p.m. EDT, October 15, 2026
- In force from
- 6:00 a.m. EDT, October 17, 2026
- Expires
- 6:00 a.m. EDT, October 19, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KILM GL.A 0008
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
NWS notices, October 2026The latest from the National Weather Service
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What the agency told people to do
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
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